Ouch! Hmm don't know, but could you try and use a brick wall as a nailfile? As in lying on your back, gently rub your toenails on the brick wall until they wear down a bit? Or better yet, tape some sanding paper or a few nail files to a wall and use that?xxx

Think I'll leave those for the scarecrow. Hey what are you insinuating?

Dozy xxx

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Dozy. I see a chirpodist every 3 months or so (would love to go more often but can't afford it) to deal with my corns. They will also just cut your toenails for you if that's what you need. Get 'em done woman x

My toe nails are cut by the NHS at our local clinic. I have a podiatry appointment every couple of months. Ask your GP if they can refer you to a podiatrist (new posh name for chiropodist). My friend has a podiatrist that visits her in her own home but she has to pay for that. It is a bitter sweet feeling receiving high level PIP I remember how it felt. Being classified as disabled has some advantages. When we went to Chester Zoo last week my husband got in for free as he's my carer. As you say, onwards and upwards.

It definitely does not make you a scrounger. I bet you and/or your husband have paid National Insurance contributions and Income Tax over a number of years. You are just claiming what is rightfully yours. Go for it Girl!!

I told my respitarory nurse I couldn't cut my toenails so she made me an appointment at podiatary but when the appointment came through it said in big italics 'this is not a nail cutting service' so I treat myself to a pedicure every so often, it is cheaper than a chiropodist Keep smiling,

Don't be sad dozy, at least you won't have to worry about money now. As for cutting the toenails, I've no advice but my cousin who is a healthy 55 year old can't reach hers either. She says she isn't bendy enough, I wouldn't dare suggest it's her budha belly cos she'd kill me.Lol. x

I agree see the GP for a referal to the podiatry, I have mine done every 3 mths. Feels so good when it's done. As for pip higher payments I receive it and only felt relief on getting it. It made managing appointment and doing the shopping a lot easier as I gother a car with the mobility side. Also it's easier for paying the heating costs so that better. So enjoy it how long have you got it for .

Sending hugs, what has been suggested will not happeN over night so ask a friend to help you out. XXXX

I like that name Budha belly, I can reach my toe nails if I put my feet on the coffee table, what gets me is trying to find trousers to fit my Budha belly and skinny legs, I always buy elasticated waist trousers but the legs are much too wide, Chris x

Hi Dozy,out National Health Service is NOT free we all pay for it through national insurance and taxes and forty years contributions is a lot more than most of the youngsters that occupy A&E at weekends have paid.I have two enlarged hernias so reaching my tootsies is impossible,I see a podiatrist every eight weeks for a service Ask your GP for a referral.Well done getting your PIP.When I got my wheelchair from the council I admitted to myself I was disabled,It,s hard to accept but accept we must and just have to make the best of it.Good luck! D.

Hi DD, It was 4 years ago when I became officially disabled, I was awarded high level DLA, put in the support group and they threw in a blue badge and bus pass at the same time. Wow only six months before I was fit and healthy, Its not a great feeling when you see it in writing that you are now labeled as disabled and I didn't now whether to celebrate or cry, so I did both.

We have to be positive about it don't we and make the most of the extra cash, the free bus travel, the ability to be able to park your car almost anywhere, concessionary ticket prices etc etc, suddenly things begin to look a little better don't they eh' but we do have to pay a heavy price for our benefits that we never wanted. Oh well work is a thing of the past and we make the most of it all so as you rightly say onwards and upwards we go.